CEFR B2

unskilled

adjective

Meaning

Lacking special training, education, or experience for a particular job or task; not requiring specialized abilities.

Examples

Many entry-level positions are considered unskilled, making them accessible to a wide range of applicants.
The factory relies on a mix of skilled technicians and unskilled workers for its assembly line.

Synonyms: untrained, manual, menial, rudimentary

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unskilled (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈskɪld/

Definition

Lacking special training, education, or experience for a particular job or task; not requiring specialized abilities.

Examples

Many entry-level positions are considered unskilled, making them accessible to a wide range of applicants.
The factory relies on a mix of skilled technicians and unskilled workers for its assembly line.
She found it difficult to move beyond unskilled jobs without further education or vocational training.

How to Use unskilled

unskilled at (prepositional phrase): Lacking ability in a specific activity. — "He was unskilled at carpentry, so he hired a professional."

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